The 2024 Components 1 World Championship obtained underway on Saturday with the Bahrain Grand Prix, a race that noticed Crimson Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen drive from the pole place to the checkered flag just about uncontested.

The Dutch teen, who’s chasing his fourth straight title, set two information final season: probably the most wins in a single season with 19, and probably the most consecutive wins in a season at 10. With the 2024 season set to host a file 24 races, extra information may actually fall if Verstappen’s domination continues.

Fellow Crimson Bull driver Sergio Perez completed in second place however the hole with Verstappen was greater than 20 seconds. It is clear Verstappen remains to be in one other league in comparison with his teammate.

From the remainder of the sector, Ferrari offered probably the most competitors for Crimson Bull within the season-opening race in Bahrain. Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc fought for a spot on the rostrum, and Sainz edged out his teammate by the top. In comparison with a yr in the past, the hole with the entrance has decreased, and Ferrari’s automobile confirmed it’s beginning at a very good level.

Mercedes-Benz AMG in distinction didn’t ship on race day after posting a few of the quickest instances throughout observe, with star driver Lewis Hamilton complaining of a battery concern. McLaren is one other group that went into the race with excessive hopes however did not end excessive within the ranks, although each of its drivers nonetheless scored some factors. The identical is true for Aston Martin whose drivers additionally completed within the factors.

There’s nonetheless loads of time for drivers to meet up with present chief Verstappen as there are nonetheless 23 races to go this yr.

Under are the 2024 F1 Drivers’ Championship standings:

1) Max Verstappen, Crimson Bull Racing – 26 factors
2) Sergio Perez, Crimson Bull Racing – 18 factors
3) Carlos Sainz, Ferrari – 15 factors
4) Charles Leclerc, Ferrari – 12 factors
5) George Russell, Mercedes-Benz AMG – 10 factors
6) Lando Norris, McLaren – 8 factors
7) Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes-Benz AMG – 6 factors
8) Oscar Piastri, McLaren – 4 factors
9) Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin – 2 factors
10) Lance Stroll, Aston Martin – 1 factors
11) Zhou Guanyu, Sauber – 0 factors
12) Kevin Magnussen, Haas – 0 factors
13) Daniel Ricciardo, RB – 0 factors
14) Yuki Tsunoda, RB – 0 factors
15) Alexander Albon, Williams – 0 factors
16) Nico Hulkenberg, Haas – 0 factors
17) Esteban Ocon, Alpine – 0 factors
18) Pierre Gasly, Alpine – 0 factors
19) Valtteri Bottas, Sauber – 0 factors
20) Logan Sargeant, Williams – 0 factors

Under are the 2024 F1 Constructors’ Championship standings:

1) Crimson Bull Racing – 44 factors
2) Ferrari – 27 factors
3) Mercedes-Benz AMG – 16 factors
4) McLaren – 12 factors
5) Aston Martin – 3 factors
6) Sauber – 0 factors
7) Haas – 0 factors
8) RB – 0 factors
9) Williams – 0 factors
10) Alpine – 0 factors

Under are the 2024 F1 season race winners:

Bahrain Grand Prix – Max Verstappen, Crimson Bull Racing
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix – TBA
Australian Grand Prix – TBA
Japanese Grand Prix – TBA
Chinese language Grand Prix – TBA
Miami Grand Prix – TBA
Emilia Romagna Grand Prix – TBA
Monaco Grand Prix – TBA
Canadian Grand Prix – TBA
Spanish Grand Prix – TBA
Austrian Grand Prix – TBA
British Grand Prix – TBA
Hungarian Grand Prix – TBA
Belgian Grand Prix – TBA
Dutch Grand Prix – TBA
Italian Grand Prix – TBA
Azerbaijan Grand Prix – TBA
Singapore Grand Prix – TBA
United States Grand Prix (Austin) – TBA
Mexican Grand Prix – TBA
Brazilian Grand Prix – TBA
Las Vegas Grand Prix – TBA
Qatar Grand Prix – TBA
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – TBA